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Yemaya is a beautiful black mermaid and the goddess of the rain, the water, and the seven seas. Yemaya will answer your call for gentle life-giving rain so long as you are wise and word your spell carefully. Correspondences for Yemaya include coral beads, the colors blue and white, and seashells. Yemaya demands an offering, however, and a section of a fresh melon, sliced up and placed on a plate in the garden, works nicely. Be sure to leave the offering alone: allow nature and Yemaya to reclaim ...
Color of the day: Yellow Incense of the day: Marigold Many Pagans grew up "saying grace" over meals in a mainstream religion, and later abandoned the habit. Yet the idea of giving thanks for blessings received is profoundly Pagan, for we honor the spirits in all things, including plants and animals. Hunters in traditional Pagan cultures would say a prayer for the animals they killed; gatherers and farmers would address the plants they harvested. It is appropriate to practice thanksgiving in ...
Color of the day: Indigo Incense of the day: Magnolia A birth, a death, a parting of ways or a coming together-these are milestones in our lives that deserve to be acknowledged in a sacred way. Why not create a butterfly garden to honor a significant event? The butterfly is a magical totem for inspiration in times of transformation. Their beautiful rainbow colors and lofty dance reflect our ability to transcend and fly free. Pick an open, sunny area and begin by planting a buddleia (a ...
Color of the day: Purple Incense of the day: Yarrow Where I live, late May is planting season, but in a waning Moon planting is not ideal. Instead, use this spell to drive away harmful plants, insects, and fungi from your garden. (Of course, you'll still have to weed and water and so on.) You'll need five cloves of garlic, peeled. Visualize the strong protective power of garlic. See it glowing with a bright energy that drives away all harm. With your athame, wand, or hand, send this power into ...
